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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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